Actuation

Schlumberger launched the PowerDrive Orbit rotary steerable system (RSS). The new RSS expands the operating envelope of rotary-steerable technology by extending the system life, delivering precise directional control and increasing drilling efficiency.

Pentair’s Actuation & Controls, a valves and controls product platform, opened a new configuration centre at its existing Morin plant in Pelham, Alabama.

Bonomi Group’s wholly owned subsidiary, Bonomi North America, has relocated its headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, from Rock Hill, South Carolina. Bonomi Group’s corporate offices are located in Brescia, Italy.

Voith is launching a new generation of punching systems with its integrated HDE high-performance punch system. The HDE was developed specifically for punching, nibbling and forming applications in the high-end segment.

Hayward® Commercial Pool Products announces the introduction of its patent-pending BYV Series Butterfly Valve.

The overriding majority of valve actuation applications in today’s industries are fulfilled with standard products.

Flowbus Corporation, a supplier of valve actuator and automation services has introduced two series of quick operation actuators which shut-down or blow-out an industrial valve within a very short time (<0.3 seconds).

Rotork has announced the opening of its new Valve Automation Centre in Mexico. Strategically located in Mexico City, it is the first full shop facility for Rotork in the country. The 1360m² building houses the new headquarters for Rotork’s Mexican subsidiary company, incorporating inside sales, contracts, after sales and service departments as well as a training centre for customers and end users. The new factory and warehouse is a complete service and overhaul facility equipped with large overhead cranage capacity and full electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and gas power supplies.

The valve industry employs 50% more people than a decade ago, and it is expecting to add more jobs this year, according to the Employment Snapshot Report presented by the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) during a briefing at its 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting.  The Report is based on a survey of VMA member companies, including nearly 100 North American manufacturers of valves, actuators and controls.

A quarter turn pneumatic actuator, whether direct-acting or spring-return, has a given output torque based upon the air supply pressure provided.